MTs-255
The MTs255 is a Russian revolver shotgun fed by a 5-round swing-out cylinder. It is produced by the TsKIB SOO. The MTs255 is unique in having a forearm extending nearly all the way back to the cylinder. The shotgun is reloaded in a manner consistent with that of most modern revolvers, by unlocking the cylinder and swinging it away from the frame to the left and down.
MTs-255
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- Name
- MTs255
- Field
- shotgun
- Period
- 1993
- Region
- Russia
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The MTs255 is a Russian revolver shotgun fed by a 5-round swing-out cylinder. It is produced by the TsKIB SOO. The MTs255 is unique in having a forearm extending nearly all the way back to the cylinder. The shotgun is reloaded in a manner consistent with that of most modern revolvers, by unlocking the cylinder and swinging it away from the frame to the left and down.
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Key facts
Key facts
• Name — MTs255 • Origin — Russia • Type — Shotgun • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 1993–present • Designer — TsKIB SOO • Design Date — 1993 • Manufacturer — TsKIB-SOO • Weight — 3.7 kg (12)/ 3.4 kg (20)/ 3.3 kg (28)/ 3.1 kg (32,.410) • Length — 1115 mm (12)/ 1065 mm (20, 28, 32,.410) • Part Length — 755 mm (12)/ 705 mm (20, 28, 32,.410) • Cartridge — 12, 20, 28, 32 gauge, and.410 bore • Action — Double-action • Feed — 5 rounds • Sights — Iron sights • Illustration — With action open • Illustration — MTs255-12 - The police version
Variants
Variants
• MTs255 (МЦ255) - civilian version, has a permanent wooden butt and fore-end. The guns are available in 12, 20, 28, and 32 gauge, and.410 bore. At present, it is not commercially available, only parts are available on request. • MTs255-12 (МЦ255-12) - police version (for ammunition 12/70 and 12/76), designed for law enforcement and security agencies, is distinguished by accessories made of black plastic, folding stock and a "Picatinny rail" bar for attaching sighting devices.
Users
Users
• Belarus - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon • Russian Federation - is allowed as civilian hunting weapon
Chronology
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Chronology
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1993
MTs-255 first recorded.
1993
MTs-255 is recorded from 1993.
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